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Disillusioned: Although the industry previously mobilised in February 2025, the current wave of protests reflects a continued failure by the government to act decisively. Photo: Supplied
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A sector in freefall

As productions stall and jobs disappear, film workers say a broken incentive scheme threatens the future of one of South Africa’s most visible industries

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read